Episode

Mistrial By Fire

Podcast: LA Podcast
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 3582
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Summary

Alissa, Godfrey, and Kate examine why the Palisades arson case ended in a mistrial, and how the feds biffed the prosecution. What you won’t see on the November ballot after LA City Council charter reforms go down in flames. Then, LA finally has a city service agreement with LA28, but human rights advocates are sounding alarms.